Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Age 74
Nancy Whitworth Smotherman, age 74, died Thursday, August 13, 2015. Mrs. Smotherman was a native of Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Pope Whitworth.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother David Young will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Smotherman is survived by her husband, William C. ?Bill? Smotherman; son, Scott Smotherman and his wife Amanda of Savannah, TN; two daughters, Julie Clinebell and her husband John of Atlanta, GA and Janet Hannah and her husband Gary of Mt. Juliet, TN; brother, Thurman Whitworth and his wife Sandra of LaVergne, TN; sister, Gayle Bradley of Brentwood, TN. Grandchildren include Scott and Amanda?s children: Chelsea and her husband Bo, Sarah and her husband Paden, Stuart, Joseph and his wife Kristen, Caleb, Douglas, Jacob, John, Carlton and his wife Jasmine, Zachery, Mercedez, Samuel, Rosie, Tasha, Michael, Isabella, Lita, Daniel, Ryan, Victoria, Seth; Julie and John?s children: Tyler, Hannah, Carter, and Braden; and Janet and Gary?s children: Katie and her husband Ty, Jeremy and his wife Hannah, Bailey, and Ben; and six great-grandchildren, Lilly Kate, Presley, Halle Anne, Whitley, Murphy, and Bryan.
Mrs. Smotherman was a member of North Boulevard Church of Christ where she was active in college student mentoring, visiting shut-ins, meals on wheels, and Ladies? Bible Study. She was a 1959 Graduate of Murfreesboro?s Central High School and attended MTSU where she retired from the Center for Historic Preservation. Mrs. Smotherman?s family was a joy to her as she was a joy to her family and friends; she treasured every moment she had with them. She found wisdom and hope and love in daily Bible study and prayer and passed it on to many through phone calls and a personal card ministry.
Visitation will be 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Memorials may be made to North Boulevard Church of Christ, ?A New Day? Ministry, 1112 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 893-1520 or Savannah Church of Christ, c/o Lisa Thomas, PO Box 1118, Savannah, TN 38372 to support Scott and Amanda?s life ministry of fostering and mentoring children.
So very sorry to hear of Ms. Nancy's passing. Prayers for you Mr. Bill and your family
Ouida Plaisance
August 17, 2015 | Cut Off, LA
Dear Bill, Scott,Julie, and Janet,
I just learned today of your loss and I'm truly sorry. I wish I had known sooner because I wanted to be there but I have been home recuperating from neck surgery. (Mom) was very special to me and my family as she always had a kind word to say and was always very loving towards me and my family. I will truly miss her but know that we will all see her again someday in Heaven. Bill,you and Nancy have always been an inspiration to me as good Christian...
Gary and Amy Pounders
August 16, 2015 | Lascassas, TN
I worked with Nancy at Mid-South Bank for almost 10 years. She was a special lady because she loved her children and grandchildren and her family. Always so pretty and dressed up. A woman that raised her kids right and a godly woman. RIP Nancy. A good friend. Love her. Judy Adamson
August 15, 2015
Mr. Bill and family so sorry for your loss.Nancy was a special lady and know she will be missed greatly. Prayers and love for the Lord's comfort and grace.
Ann Sparks
August 15, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN
Nancy you showed me so much about being a godly woman - wife, mother, grandmother, employee, on so many different levels. I (and my family, husband and children) have been blessed and will continue to bless others because you lived His love out loud. Even when you struggled to breathe, you found strength in Him to encourage others. You have left me a rich legacy -a challenge to through my last breaths live out the love of Christ. Thank you and your family for blessing me and mine.
Cheryl Brown
August 15, 2015 | Madison, AL
So sorry to hear of her passing. Such a sweet person from class of 59. Betty and I are praying for all the family at this time.
John Goforth
August 15, 2015 | Lascassas, TN
Dearest Family, Nancy was such a great person.. She let me wear her Wedding dress when Jerry and I married.. I still hear her laughter and joy and stories she would share.. Her warm and tender smile brightened my world many times.. I will miss her and think of her daily... You have your own guardian angel now... Love to you all.. Donna and family...
Donna Whitworth
August 14, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN
My friend since 3rd grade. How blessed I have been to know you.
Emma Bass
August 14, 2015 | Memphis
